Star & Shield Magazine

January 2018

POPA Federal Credit Union was established on March 15, 1978, by PPOA members to offer not-for-profit financial products and services exclusively to fellow peace officers with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Read More

First, I want to wish everyone a happy new year, and I hope that 2018 brings happiness and health to all our members and their families. As I mentioned in past articles, 2017 proved to be a difficult year with tragedies befalling many of our members. I ask all of you to remember those who were injured in the Las Vegas shooting rampage and those who lost their lives through other tragic events. Read More

This is my final article as PPOA’s executive director, as I will be retiring in March. Let me first say that one of the great pleasures of my life has been to serve as your executive director. I am extremely proud of representing our members in the L.A. County Sheriff ’s Department, District Attorney’s Office and Department of Medical-Examiner Coroner. Read More

Last month, PPOA proudly hosted a luncheon to acknowledge the most dedicated of our delegates. These are your union’s most active members, who volunteer their time to attend meetings throughout the year and help foster communication with the membership. Per tradition, the Delegates Appreciation Luncheon includes drawings for gifts provided by PPOA vendors and law firms that are proud to support and represent law enforcement employees. Read More